Manager, Plant Quality Assurance

Ball Corporation; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation seeks a Quality Assurance Manager for our Bowling Green, KY manufacturing facility. This role leads quality systems, oversees food safety programs, and partners with operations, suppliers, and customers to drive excellence.

You will manage audits, investigations, and corrective actions, analyze quality data, and drive continuous improvement. Strong leadership and communication are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4+ years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, ISO, SQF, FSSC or related quality systems preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant quality assurance and food safety programs.
• Manage audits, customer quality concerns, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with production and cross-functional teams to improve processes and product quality.
• Oversee supplier quality issues, claims management, mock recalls, and compliance activities.
• Champion a strong culture of safety, quality, and employee engagement.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Manufacturing experience

GMP HACCP ISO SQF

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Manager, Plant Quality Assurance (50600)

Requisition ID50600-Posted08/13/2026-Supply Chain & Operations-Bowling Green-Quality/ Continuous Improvement-0-10%

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —"We Care. We Work. We Win."— we create a culture where every voice matters, and every idea drives progress.

Together with our global employees, customers, and partners, we’re turning bold sustainability goals into reality and shaping a future we can all be proud of.

Why Ball?

Ball is a global leader in sustainable aluminum packaging and one of the world’s most respected manufacturing organizations. Leaders have the opportunity to influence large-scale operations, develop high-performing teams, and build meaningful careers in an organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and people development.

If you are looking for a role that will prepare you to run your own plant — not simply manage a department — this opportunity was built for you.

Are you passionate about quality, food safety, and continuous improvement? We're looking for aQuality Assurance Managerto lead quality systems and food safety programs in our manufacturing facility while partnering with operations, suppliers, and customers to drive excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead plant quality assurance and food safety programs.
• Manage audits, customer quality concerns, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Analyze quality data and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with production and cross-functional teams to improve processes and product quality.
• Oversee supplier quality issues, claims management, mock recalls, and compliance activities.
• Champion a strong culture of safety, quality, and employee engagement.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 4+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with GMP, HACCP, SQF, ISO, FSSC, or related quality systems preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Expected Hiring Salary Range:$98,900 - $141,330 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
• Onsite Work Environment:This requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

• Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age-related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates—from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

* This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.